Aston Villa 1 West Ham 0: Loyalty is a rare commodity in the fickle world of football which makes Tom Cleverley’s apparent desire to repay his rejuvenation at Aston Villa particularly refreshing — especially when more lucrative offers may come his way.

Tim Sherwood has dismissed comments by Roy Keane in his updated book that he positioned himself at Villa Park in attempt to take over as manager long before Paul Lambert was sacked.

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has told Jack Grealish to keep learning from Joe Cole how to avoid the glare of the spotlight.

Tim Sherwood says Aston Villa are ready for the home straight and wants to avoid a photo finish in the relegation battle.

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Tim Sherwood insists Stiliyan Petrov can inspire Aston Villa’s strugglers after adding the ex-captain to his backroom team.

In a week when the Premier League more or less disgraced itself on the fields of Europe, we saw further impressive efforts in the one area where its managers continue to set high standards: goal celebrations.

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